Young children are captivated by books, and story time is something magical to them. It’s so important we protect this and positively encourage our children on their own reading journey. Learning to read is a slow and ready journey. It shouldn’t be rushed and it certainly shouldn’t be stressful. Children who learn sounds (phonetics) correctly will feel more confident and capable in their ability, therefore making reading an enjoyable experience.
An update on how our business is handling the Coronavirus situation. Information on dispatch and shipping times as well as what we can do to keep the kids occupied during this time.
Liss and I have put together 22 things that we've been doing with our kids to get through the day. These activities have been tried and tested by our own kids.
Monique is the parent of a struggling learner. She has developed a passion for helping children and adults to learn better after reading Dr Norman Doidge's book The Brain That Changes Itself and then working with a speech pathologist for four years. Her business, Brain Wise Learning brings evidence based programs and products used by speech pathologists all over the world to you, to do in the comfort of your own home.
A survey of parents in 2019 showed that over 75% of parents hadn’t had their children’s hearing checked since they were born. Now you might be thinking what’s wrong with that. We did the newborn hearing check and my baby got the all clear. But the reality is that not all hearing issues are present at birth. In fact, most hearing loss is caused by middle ear issues, which typically develop after birth. This means it’s important to check your child’s hearing multiple times in their early years – once a year would be a great start.
In this interview-style blog, we asked our favourite dentist, Dr Dan, some burning 'kids dental health' questions. Good dental hygiene is so important for general health and well being. And we've all been that parent trying to clean our kids teeth while they are screaming for us to stop. Dr Dan gives us some great tips to minimise the stress and maximise the shiny bright smiles!
Rachel is the wonder woman behind Mission Magnets. We are so lucky to have her on our blog explaining how her clever product can make all our lives easier! She's even offering the Castle & Kite tribe a special discount, so read on...
I was shocked to learn that a recent poll from a popular supermarket chain revealed that 41% of children under the age of eight didn't know that eggs came from chickens! Similar polls demonstrated that many children are unaware that milk comes from cows! We've come up with 5 super simple activities you can do with your kids to teach them about where their food comes from.
As soon as we saw Fiona's bake believe cake kits, we knew we needed them in our lives! Fiona's DIY Cake Kits make birthday cake making a magical time to share with your little one. Say goodbye to birthday cake stress and read on to find out how an almost divorce-worthy incident gave birth to her business!
Stacey Lapira is the gorgeous face behind Mummy Revival. Her aim is to empower mums to regain control of their health and fitness after having their children. She offers advice on how to make healthy habits achievable in our busy lives, She also offers heaps of free content, such as home workouts, quick and healthy recipes, toddler recipes, lunchbox ideas, and the best part… transformation challenges. Read on to learn more...
A good transition into school can set your child up for a love of learning. Download our Free School Readiness Checklist to ensure your child gets the best possible start to their formal education.
